K. Bhagyaraj, a veteran filmmaker, actor, and writer in the Tamil film industry, died on June 27 after a cardiac arrest. Many leading personalities from cinema and politics paid their last respects to the late filmmaker while fans came in large numbers to say goodbye. Among them, artists Urvashi: lost. She made her debut as the lead heroine in 1983 in the blockbuster film ‘Munthanai Mudichu’ under the direction of Bhagyaraj. The actress finally spoke about her decision, and her absence was discussed on social media.
Urvashi chose silence over public appearances
In an interview with Galatta, Urvashi responded to the criticism and explained why she chose not to visit Bhagyaraj’s mortal remains. “People kept asking why I didn’t come, but there was a reason behind that. If I had been there, everyone would have expected a reaction from me. I don’t want to show my grief in front of the media,” she said. She added, “My lord’s soul knows how much I respect him, and his family knows it too. That’s enough for me.” The actress revealed that she spoke to Poornima Bhagyaraj personally after the veteran filmmaker’s death and expressed her condolences privately instead of mourning publicly.
Urvashi’s personal way of coping with loss
Urvashi admits that she is not emotionally strong enough to face the situation. “I don’t have the strength to handle such a public loss. I don’t need to be overly emotional in front of the cameras or create emotional drama,” he said. He also said that public reaction is always judged regardless of its level of authenticity. “Some people say emotions are real; some people say emotions are fake. I don’t want there to be any room for that kind of discussion. Sometimes we cannot even control our own emotions,” he explained. His heartfelt explanation received support from many fans, who appreciated his honesty and respected his personal way of grieving.
The ‘Munthanai Mudichu’ actress holds on to memories that matter
Recalling her relationship with Bhagyaraj, Urvashi says that she always considered herself one of his favorite students. “He wanted me to smile. He never liked to see me cry,” she recalled. Explaining why she wasn’t at the funeral, she said, “If I had gone there, I would have been devastated. I don’t have the strength to see him lying down. In my heart, he is still alive, smiling and walking happily. That’s how I want to remember him. I really don’t want to see him inside an ice box.” His heartfelt words were heard by the fans, bringing home to many that grief is a deeply personal experience and that love for a teacher cannot be measured only by the public presence of a farewell.